A Comprehensive Guide to Menstruation
A 10-week programme for a holistic approach to health and wellbeing with Ustadha Saffiya Gaffar
Weekly sessions starting Saturday, 2nd April, 10:30am UK time.
Sisters Only
EnrolOur upcoming 10-session course is designed to take you on a journey through the "Fiqh and Beyond."
We believe that understanding your cycle is not just a legal necessity, but a path to a healthier mind, body, and soul.
This year, we have expanded the curriculum to offer a truly 360-degree view of womanhood:
Course Topics:
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Biological Understanding of Menstruation – A scientific look at the female reproductive system and how the menstrual cycle functions.
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Core Legal Rulings in Maliki Fiqh – Essential rulings on menstruation, purification (taharah), and acts of worship according to the Maliki school.
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Spiritual Perspectives on the Cycle – Discovering how menstruation is viewed within Islam and how to maintain connection with Allah during your cycle.
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Navigating the Change: A Medical Guide to Menopause – A dedicated session with a Medical Doctor to understand the biological shifts, symptoms, and health management of the perimenopausal and menopausal years.
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Nutrition for Hormonal Harmony & Fertility – An expert session with a Nutritionist focusing on how diet, vitamins, and lifestyle choices impact your menstrual health, energy levels, and fertility.
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Mental and Physical Well-being – Understanding the hormonal effects on emotional and physical health, with strategies for holistic self-care.
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Addressing Social and Cultural Taboos – Reflecting on societal narratives and reclaiming a faith-aligned, dignified perspective on menstruation.
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Cycle Tracking and Self-Awareness – Practical tools for charting your cycle to become more in tune with your body’s unique rhythms and needs.
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Empowered and Confident Practice – Culminating the journey with the clarity and confidence to navigate your cycle from a framework of health and connection.
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And much more...
What you will learn in this course.
Part 1: Understanding Your Cycle
- Biological Understanding of Menstruation
- Debunking myths
- Islamic perspective on menstruation
- Your monthly clock
- The four phases of your cycle
Part 2: The Rulings of Menstruation (Maliki)
- Defining menstruation
- Acts prohibited on your cycle
- The length of your cycle
- Istihada/Abnormal uterine bleeding
- Post-natal bleeding
- Prayer times and menses
Part 3: Spirituality and Support
- Connecting to Allah during your cycle
- Spiritual aspects of menstruation
- Supporting one another through the seasons
- Lifestyle choices for a healthier cycle
- Charting your cycle
Part 4: Bonus Classes
- A session from Dr Subuhi on menopause
- Join Dr. Ines for a session on nutrition and fertility.
Meet your Instructor
Ustādha Saffiya Gaffar:
Ustādha Saffiya started her Islamic Studies at the Micro Madrasa in Liverpool. Thereafter, she studied Arabic in Morocco before completing her Bachelors in Islamic Studies at Cambridge Muslim College. She is currently continuing her Islamic Studies with Shaykh Ahmed Saad al-Azhari, with a focus on Arabic and Maliki Fiqh.
She has taught Arabic, Tajwid and Fiqh at various institutes including Cambridge Muslim College, Al-Erth al-Nabawi Academy, Noon Arabic and Dar al-Zahra Liverpool. She currently teaches Fiqh and Arabic weekly and is involved in multiple community outreach programs in London, such as Al-Muhsinat Collective. In her spare time she loves to sing, play duff, swim and practice her archery.
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Character
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